Disaster Relief
UPDATE: On July 12, 2024, the Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas has been amended to provide Individual Assistance for Brazoria, Harris, Matagorda, and Wharton counties. These counties have already been designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. As of July 13, 2024, Fort Bend County qualifies for Individual Assistance as well.
For more information and how to apply for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance, please visit the following link Disaster Assistance.
Additionally, those with high medical needs are encouraged to register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) for priority assistance. This includes people with disabilities, those who are medically fragile, and those who have access and functional needs.
Amid ongoing power outages and high temperatures, cooling centers have been established across Harris County to provide relief. If you are experiencing power issues, please see HERE.
Up to Date Weather Forecast
- National Weather Service - Houston Area
- National Hurricane Center - National Hurricane Center
Get Alerts
- Disaster Information - Texas Emergency Management Division
- Road Conditions – Drive Texas
- Public Alerts and Warnings - Texas Emergency Management Division
Learn How to Prepare
- Preparedness Resources - Texas Emergency Management Division
- Traffic in Severe Weathers – Texas Department of Transportation
- Disaster Preparedness – Texas General Land Office
- Flood Mapping Resources – Texas Water Development Board
- Before, During, and After a Flood - Texas General Land Office
- Texas Evacuation Routes - Texas Department of Transportation
Important Phone Numbers
- 2-1-1 for shelter, food and disaster services
- 7-1-1 for Relay Texas Service
- 1-800-452-9292 for TxDOT statewide road closures
- 1-800-525-5555 for roadside assistance
- 512-424-2208 for Texas Department of Emergency Management
- 1-800-621-3362 for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Helpful Resources
- Texas Hurricane Center
- Texas Ready
- Hurricanes.gov
- Disaster Assistance
- Flood Smart
- Ready.gov
- Texas Department of Insurance - Before the Storm
- Drive Texas
- TDHCA weatherization tips
- HUD disaster resources
- SBA disaster assistance
- Salvation Army Meal Service
REPORT POWER OUTAGES
Storm Damage Reporting
County Resources
Matagorda County
- Matagorda County Emergency Preparedness
- Matagorda County – Local Emergency Contact Info
- Matagorda County Office of Emergency Management Contact Info
- Sherrif Office (979) 245-5526
Palacios
- City Website
- City Emergency Preparedness
- Non-Emergency Police Department Number (361) 972-3112
- City Facebook
Bay City
- City Website
- City Emergency Preparedness
- Cities Facebook and Twitter
- City Notifications System Website
- Non-Emergency Number (979) 245-8500
Fort Bend County
- County Emergency Management Website
- County Emergency Alert and Warning System Sign Up
- County Emergency Notices
- County Facebook and Twitter
Sugar Land
- City Website
- Office of Emergency Management
- City Facebook and Twitter
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 275-2020
Fulshear
- City Website
- City Emergency Management Information
- City Facebook and Twitter
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 346-2202
Richmond
- City Website
- City Emergency Management Information
- City Facebook
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 342-2849
Rosenberg
- City Website
- City Emergency Management Information
- City Facebook, Twitter and Rosenberg Police Twitter
- Non-Emergency Number (832) 595-3300
Needville
- City Website
- City Facebook
- County Emergency Notice System (here)
- Non-Emergency After Hours Number (281) 239-9791
Katy
- City of Katy Official Website
- City Emergency Preparedness
- City Facebook and Twitter
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 391-4848
Brazoria County
- Brazoria County Website
- Brazoria County Emergency Preparedness
- County Emergency Notice Sign Up
- County Facebook and Twitter
- Sherriff Office (979) 864-2200
Alvin
- City Website
- City Emergency Management
- City Hurricane Preparedness and City Emergency Notification System
- City Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Police Department Facebook
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 388-4370
Pearland
- City Website
- Office of Emergency Management
- City Emergency Preparedness
- City Emergency Notification System Sign Up
- City Facebook and Twitter
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 997-4300
Iowa Colony
- City Website
- City Emergency Management and Hurricane Preparedness
- Emergency Notifications Sign Up
- City Facebook and Twitter
- Sherrif Office (281) 341-4665
Manvel
- City Website
- City Emergency Management and Hurricane Preparedness
- Emergency Notifications Sign Up
- City social media Center
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 489-1212
Arcola
- City Website
- City’s Emergency Notification System
- Department of Emergency Management
- City Facebook
- Non-Emergency Number (281) 341-4655
Wharton County
- Wharton County Emergency Preparedness
- Wharton County Emergency Contact Info and Facebook
- Sherriff Office 979-532-1550
Wharton (City)
- City Website
- City Emergency Management Information
- Non-Emergency Number (979) 532-3131
- City Facebook and Twitter
El Campo
- City Website
- City Emergency Management Information
- Non-Emergency Number (979) 543-5311
- City Facebook
East Bernard
Harris County
- Harris County Emergency Preparedness
- Harris County - Local Emergency Contact Info
- Office of Emergency Management contact
- Sherriff Office (281) 647-9371
Katy
- City of Katy Official Website
- City Emergency Preparedness
- City Facebook and Twitter
- City Mass Alert System
- Non-Emergency Number: 311 or (713) 221-6000